Buddha figure carved into a rock near Lhasa

Key Information

Photographer

Sir Charles Bell or Rabden Lepcha?

Collection

Sir Charles Bell

Date of Photo

1920-1921

Region

East Kyichu Valley Region > Dzamtrang

Accession number

1998.286.283

Image Dimensions

78 x 103

Several hundred years old 30ft high Buddha figure, carved out of rock in Kyichu Valley, housed in a stone built shelter, 12 miles below Lhasa. The vertical lines on the figure are caused by water dripping through the roof above. Man seated at entrance shows the height of the figure. A pile of stones lies next to the entrance of the shelter.